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International Bodyguard Association

IBA

Six Core Skills of Bodyguarding

Each IBA Diploma in Bodyguarding program covers the six (6) skills of Bodyguarding plus more during every training program.

#1 - PROTECTIVE ESCORT

Protective Escort is the protection of the principle against all known and unknown threats while moving between locations via foot. The IBA train protective escorts from a one (1) to six (6) man formation covering a wide range of situations including stairs, elevators, escalators, enbus and debus. 

#2 - PROTECTIVE DRIVING

Protective Driving is the protection of the principle against all known and unknown threats while moving between locations via vehicle under protective escort. The IBA train in defensive and offensive driving skills including driving in convoy, lane positioning and changing as well as ambush, bottleneck, blocking and escape.

#3 - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

The IBA D.A.R.T (Defensive and Restrain Tactics) training program is designed for Bodyguards. Conflict Management covers the five steps of the "use of force" from the presence of the Bodyguard(s), communication skills, empty and filled hand tacticas to the use of potential lethal force in reasonable self-defense or defence of another person.

#4 - IED SEARCH AND CLEARANCES

IED (Improvised Explosive Device) search and clearance is a complex process with Bodyguards needing to stay up-to-date with current threats. Bodyguards need to be able to search and clear homes, workplaces, vehicles and locations visited with a minimum of disruption to the daily activities of that location in a covert manner.

#5 - ESD SEARCH AND CLEARANCES

ESD (Electronic Surveillance Devices) search and clearance is another complex process with Bodyguards needing to stay up-to-date with current methods and equipment. Bodyguards need to be able to search and clear homes, workplaces, vehicles and locations visited with a minimum of disruption of that location in a covert manner.

#6 - BODYGUARD TCCC (FIRST AID) 

Bodyguard TCCC first aid is to assist in situations needing attention due to injury. First Aid is the initial aid before medical assistance. Bodyguards can hold advanced first aid qualifications to management different situation including CPR, elegies, medical needs and ballistic injuries. Medical services should always be used when the situation is beyond first aid.

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SPECIALIST TRAINING UNITS

Tactical Firearms / High Risk Escorts / Bodyguard Bootcamp / Health & Fitness

Risk Management / Risk Assessments / CQB / Investigations and Surveillance

Operation Planning and Security

International Bodyguard Association

2019 ADVANCED BODYGUARD

           pd Training Programs

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The Next IBA Diploma in Bodyguarding PD Training Course will be conducted in Melbourne

as a 3 in 1 Mega Bodyguard Training Program delivered over October & December 2019;

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1. IBA Diploma in International Bodyguard Skills

  • 18th-25th+30th October, 2019

2. Bodyguard TECC

  • 26th-29th October, 2019

3. BG Master Class with DG James Shortt

  • 14th-17th December, 2019

 

This 3-part Program = 140 hours of Training.

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Please see the "Course Info" page for more details.

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"World leaders in Advanced Bodyguard training and education"

 

International Bodyguard Association

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1957-2017

International Bodyguard Association

"It's better to be there and not needed, than to be needed and not be there"

- David F. Rossborough - IBA Certified International Bodyguard

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IBA Australia

National Office

Dr. Tony Zalewski
President / Founder
IBA Professor
Security Specialist
1994-Current
David F. Rossborough
National Director
Bodyguard Instructor
CIBG
1999-Current
Russell Price
National Advisor
Bodyguard Instructor
CIBG
2010-Current

CONTACT

IBA Australia

David F. Rossborough CIBG
National Director - IBA Australia

Email: info@ibadownunder.com
Tel:  0477 340 256 / 0400 982 744

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